McCarthy Stone Resales
Miami House
Retirement living in Chelmsford, Essex
Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Miami House is a retirement living development available to buy, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales. The apartments have been designed with energy efficiency as a priority, featuring central heating with radiators in each room so residents can adjust temperature to suit their needs. Double glazing is fitted throughout to help reduce heating costs.
Beyond the individual apartments, Miami House offers communal facilities for residents to use and enjoy together.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
Local health safety net
Miami House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Miami House.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Chelmsford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Part of McCarthy Stone Resales
Miami House is one of 129 properties run by McCarthy Stone Resales on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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